Bill Nye explains how magnets work, where magnetism can be found, and how to make a compass.

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16 segments include: Introduction. Magnets and Magnetism. Magnetic Earth. Magnets. North Pole and South Pole. Using Magnets. Nifty Home Experiment: Make a Compass. Way Cool Scientist - Ed Weinberger, MD. Magnets: A Review. Consider the Following: Opposites Attract. Check It Out!: Orienteering. The Northern Lights. The Magnetic Fields of Other Planets. Magnetism and Animals. N.S. Kool J "Opposites Attract". Conclusion.